I felt numb for the past few days and today I didn't go to work and risked to loose my job, but I have no energy. I hit my legs and back with a belt and whilst doing this, I felt awake, but am numb again. I am on Prozac and it helped me a lot, I would have done more stupid things if I wouldn't ta ke it.
I am just so tired of life and have no energy.
2007-03-12 03:31:48 · 22 answers · asked by Wednesday 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hi honey, I had a serious problem with this for ten years, I got through it and haven't hurt myself for six years. I know you will be able to get through it to. If you ever need to talk IM and email me if you want to, even if it's just to shout and rant or jsut talk about tv or something to take your mind off it, even if it's just to email me how crap you feel, it will help venting your feelings another way. I will always reply. I know how hugely addictive this can be, and you become to rely on it so much, that coping in any other way becomes almost impossible. I am sure you can prevent it getting that far. XX
2007-03-12 03:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by CHARISMA 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Swallow your pride and fear and go to hospital NOW. You should never feel that ending your life or causing yourself pain is a solution - its not. You wont feel any better being dead, as you'll be dead and think about the pain you would cause your family. Everyone gets depressed its just that only a few talk about it, its those that talk about it that will recover and you will too.
Depending how long you have been on the Prozac it may be having a negative effect on you, some can actually increase your problems. i'm on Prozac too, for the first few weeks I felt like a zombie and often worse. Now i'm not so bad but I still suffer from anxiety and panic - hopefully it will go.
The important thing to recovery is that you get yourself to a happy start. By that I mean you should focus on what is good in your life. you'll have a family, no doubt friends you can rely on and this is a perfect start. If you do this task every day first thing in morning and last thing at night you will change how you think about things. Aim to make a list of at least 5 things that you appreciate in life, if you can make more all the better.
Another factor common with depression is your core beliefs, these are ideas that you have gained throughout your life about you, other people and the world. If these become negative they will make you depressed. Try to discover your core belief. an example could be "I feel worthless or unloved". with that in mind think about is that belief reasonable, logicaland most importantantly helpful.
Look for bookso n Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or better still find a therapist.
you'll be fine, stick in there!
2007-03-12 12:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your GP! You're already on medication, so you can discuss your symptoms with them Self harm is a very common symptom of depression and it could be that Prozac is not suited to you. There are a lot of anti-depressants available. If you tell your GP what is happening and how you feel - he can try an alternative drug or - if it's been happening since before going on to the medication - refer you to a psychiatrist or CPN who will be better equiped to deal with your symptoms. You should know that self harm is much more common than people think (1 in 10 admit to it at sometime in their life) so don't worry about mentioning it to your doctor. Don't ignore it though, as it does tend to escalate if left untreated. I wish you the best of luck and hope this helps you. x
Good website:
http//:nshn.co.uk
(National self harm network) For day to day coping and help in times of crisis. (Good luck)
2007-03-12 11:57:26 · answer #3 · answered by scamp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many drugs like Prozac are known to act on the reuptake of either Serotonin or Dopamine into the brain, and can make the user feel "numb" after many months of use.. Cutting releases Endorphins, which are natures' pain-killers, and tend to make the "cutter" feel alive.
However, you might want to try some counseling or psychotherapy, instead of just taking antidepressants alone. Together they are more effective.
2007-03-12 10:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you really need to talk to somebody. Sometimes you can't get better on your own..you need a little help. I have known people with this problem. You can be helped. I also know what it feels like to be depressed with no energy, as I have suffered from depression. Talk to your doctor. He or she will discuss your options and probably refer you to someone to talk to. You really need to do this, or you will not get better or feel better. Self-harming is only a temporary distraction from your real problems in life. It is not a solution and only causes more harm. Please talk to someone. There really is so much more to life. You will not always feel the way you do now. And remember..you are among many who have experienced this. You are not alone.
2007-03-12 10:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by mimiluv80 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi , There are lots of good answer's here except one, some may relate to what you are doing,some may not. But all want you to get the help that you need and indeed is available to you, even if you have to scream and shout to get it.
I have done what you are doing, i am not proud of it, it may happen again it may not, You need to speak to someone, .
Remember you are not alone we are all here for you, do not try and talk to a loved one or friend as i think it's just too much for them to deal with. Call the Doc and speak. Take care...
2007-03-12 19:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor and make an appointment. try forcing your self to exercise for just like 10 minutes which should give you a little energy.
Call your mom or a good trusting friend and have a long conversation. That usually works really well for me.
hope you feel better soon.
2007-03-12 10:40:03 · answer #7 · answered by Deb 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I was at the peak of my self harming the support of my friends helped me through,checkin my arms everyday for fresh cuts,phoning me up if I hadn't been seen of spoken to. Constantly checkin if I was ok-it sounds like a pain in the bum when its written down like that but it really helped me.
Im still not over the feeling of self harm and I still get the er, craving, if you like but I am stronger now and it is easier and easier to not cut my arm. It has been about a year since I last self harmed and became very close a few months weeks ago but like I said it gets easier with time.
You need to address your life and find out what is making you feel down onky then will you begin to heal.
Good luck and if you need to chat e-mail me.
2007-03-12 10:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by monkey-nuts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You poor thing. There is a reason why you are doing this. You need to see your Doctor and tell him, don't worry about telling him, he probably hears a lot of this. You need to talk to someone who can really help you, he will tell you who to see. You should be enjoying life, it is too short to be having these problems. You can have the of best life that you really want, and you can have it. Just keep visualising it, and it will come true. The first step is seeing your Doctor. Good Luck
2007-03-12 10:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by chez006 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try the National Self-harm Network on-line forum. You'll find people there in the same position as yourself and you'll be able to get advice and support. It's UK based but open to everyone the world-over.
2007-03-12 12:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by tattyhead65 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋